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K of C Fish and Shrimp dinner to benefit Backpack Buddies slated
GLADWINThere will be a Fish and Shrimp dinner on Friday, July 12, to benefit the Gladwin Backpack Buddies (weekend food) program at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 751 M-18 from 4-7 p.m.Backpack Buddies is a program through the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan which provides food for weekend nutrition to kindergarten-fifth grade students, who have food insecurity at home.This program has been…
Bay City addresses ongoing State Theatre, Michael Bacigalupo investigation
Four months after the historic State Theatre in Bay City filed for bankruptcy, Bay City officials released a statement about an investigation into the potential mismanagement of funds. Former Bay City Special Event Coordinator Michael Bacigalupo, who also served as the State Theatre director, has been accused of mismanaging the...
Celebrating Hilda: Midland resident turns 106
"She's probably the kindest person you'll ever run into." Andrew Dompier's thoughts about his grandmother, Hilda Aiken, were universally shared by the 50 or so family members and friends who gathered at Primrose Retirement Community to celebrate Hilda's 106th birthday on Tuesday. "If you know her, she's going to have...
A LOOK BACK IN TIME | 1992 AA CHAMPS 9-YEAR-OLDS
Pictured in back row, left to right: Coach Dale Henry Sr. (at back), Jeff Goodwin, Adam Cotton, Nate Bautell, Casey Johnson, Paige Hegal; front row, left to right: Amy Engelhardt, Billy Ballard, Eric ?, Dale Henry Jr.
'Lord of the Gourd' Patrick Harrison to return to Midland July 17 for watermelon carving show
The Lord of the Gourd, Patrick Harrison, will return to the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library next week to put on an entertaining watermelon carving demonstration for all ages. Harrison will be carving his unique creations in the library's Orchard Room from 4 to 7 p.m. on July 17. Audience members will be able to ask him questions, approach the table to see his pieces up close and hear some of his many stories. Slices of watermelon will be available to eat, while supplies last.
GWSD held 42nd annual dance recital
GLADWIN COUNTYThe Gail Wildfong School of Dance (GWSD) held its 42nd annual dance recital June 6-8 at the Gladwin High School Cafetorium. Approximately 250 dancers performed in four separate recitals, wowing nearly sold-out audiences each time. Dancers ages three to adult danced in styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, musical theater, lyrical, and modern. As always, the professional, well…
Wiggins Lake holds Golf Cart and Boat Parades
On Saturday, July 6, residents of Wiggins Lake participated in a Golf Cart Parade and Boat Parade. This year was the ninth annual Golf Cart Parade and included a variety of themed carts with prizes given to first, second, and third place. The boat parade also had various themed boats. Inset photo, first place winner of cart contest.
First ever Summer Street Fest upcoming in Gladwin July 13
GLADWINThe inaugural Summer Street Fest event is slated for Saturday, July 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.The event is sponsored by the Gladwin Business & Professional Association (GBPA) and has been in the works since the beginning of the year. “We decided to change things from the Arts & Crafts Festival in the Park and Fun Days downtown to something bigger and better for the community and…
Mission corridor survey results are in; city to draft design alternative
A steering committee approved by the Mt. Pleasant City Commission is set to begin work on potential designs for Mission Street between Bluegrass Road and Industrial Drive after results of a survey were shared earlier this week. At a regular meeting Monday, commissioners got an overview from Progressive Companies of...
McLean Nature Preserve guided walk to be held Sunday
McLean Nature Preserve will hold its Prairie Blazing Star Walk at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 14. The guided walk features summer meadow wildflowers and a wide variety of flowers that attract butterflies and offer excellent photo ops. Common milkweed, orange butterfly milkweed, rudbeckia, Indian blanket, and others are currently blooming.
A legacy of learning
Central Michigan University’s Grandparents U Summer Camp has become a yearly tradition for alumna Marjorie Sheppard, who graduated in 1977. 20, was the 16th she has attended. Over that span, she’s had nine of her grandchildren go through it with her. “They love it!” Sheppard said. “You should...
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